new trains designed by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, featuring an open-air design, with individual ratcheting lap bars (as opposed to the previous "buzz bars"). The ride also received a new coat of white paint, reminiscent of the coaster's original color, and a new white lighting package to outline the entire ride. In 2021, the American Coaster Enthusiasts gave Thunderhawk an ACE Coaster Landmark plaque. Incidents On July 21, 1990, two cars on Thunderhawk collided at the bottom of the lift hill. 17 people were taken to local hospitals to receive treatment for minor injuries. It is unknown what caused the accident, as certified ride operators tested the ride after the accident and found nothing mechanically or physically wrong with it; however, it is said that operator error may have caused the accident. The ride was closed immediately after the accident happened and re-opened the next day. References External links Official page Roller coasters operated by Cedar Fair Roller coasters in Pennsylvania